Democratic Bulgaria Longest-lasting Right-wing Coalition, Will Serve as Opposition in Parliament, Leaders Say
Democratic Bulgaria (DB) is the longest-standing coalition on the Right of the political spectrum and will represent Right-wing voters while acting as the parliamentary opposition, its leaders said at the start of a national conference of the formation here on Sunday. The meeting is discussing the »»»
Qatar Museums invites public behind the scenes of its archaeological discoveries
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums is inviting the public behind the scenes of its archaeological work at the second edition of Orientation Day 2026, taking place on May 14, 2026, at the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) Auditorium. Qatar Museums invites the public, students, researchers, and heritage enthus»»»
Kuwait detects hostile drones on Sunday morning
Doha, Qatar: Kuwait announced that it has detected a number of hostile drones in its airspace at dawn on Sunday, May 10, 2026. This is according to the latest statement by the Kuwait Army General Staff Headquarters on X, confirming that the hostile drones detected within Kuwaiti airspace has been d»»»
Qatar Central Bank Governor meets General Atlantic Chairman
Doha, Qatar: Governor of the Qatar Central Bank and Chairman of the Qatar Investment Authority Board, HE Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saud Al Thani, met today, May 10, 2026, with William Ford, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of General Atlantic. During the meeting, they reviewed the latest d»»»
Ukraine Fires at Russian Military Positions 676 Times in 24 Hours – Russian Military
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Ukrainian military shelled Russian troop positions 676 times in one day, carried out 6,331 drone strikes, and launched eight attacks on Russian positions, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday. "Over the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian armed forces carried out 676 shelling»»»
At least 9 killed as Israel pounds Lebanon despite truce
Israel carried out strikes across Lebanon on Saturday, killing at least nine people in the south according to authorities, with raids also targeting a highway not far from Beirut outside of Hezbollah's traditional strongholds. The fresh attacks were some of the most intense since the start of a thr»»»
EGX records strongest weekly rise in weeks on local buying momentum
Cairo — Egypt’s stock market recorded a strong advance in the week of 3–6 May 2026, with investors encouraged by easing inflation, a stronger Egyptian pound and improving foreign reserve data, while regional geopolitical tensions showed signs of stabilisation. The benchmark EGX30 ended the week at »»»
Ship struck by projectile off coast of Qatar
An unknown projectile struck a ship off the coast of Qatar early Sunday morning, a UK maritime agency reported, after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards threatened to target U.S. vessels in the region. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center said a bulk carrier had reported being hit 2»»»
Iran army says countries siding with US to 'face difficulties' in Hormuz
Iran's army warned on Sunday that countries complying with U.S. sanctions against the Islamic republic would face difficulties crossing the Strait of Hormuz. Early this month the U.S. government imposed new sanctions on Iranian interests and warned ships against paying authorities in Tehran to pass»»»
Iran's Guards threaten US Mideast sites as Trump awaits Tehran response
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards threatened Saturday to target U.S. sites in the Middle East if its tankers come under fire, Iranian media reported, as Washington was left waiting for Tehran's response to its latest negotiating position. "Any attack on Iranian tankers and commercial vessels will»»»
Speaker of Canadian House of Commons on official visit to Tunisia
Tunis, May 10 (TAP) — The Speaker of the Canadian House of Commons, Francis Scarpaleggia, arrived in Tunisia on Sunday morning for an official visit, at the invitation of the Speaker of the Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP), Brahim...»»»
Over 800 Police Officers Deployed in Sofia for Giro d’Italia Stage, Medical Helicopter on Standby
More than 800 police officers have been deployed to ensure traffic organization and security in Sofia during the passage of the Giro d’Italia cycling race, with a medical helicopter also available to serve residents in areas with restricted access along the route, Chief Inspector Ivan Georgiev, hea»»»
Number of small boat migrants to UK tops 200,000: official figures
LONDON: More than 200,000 migrants have arrived on UK shores in small boats since records began in 2018, latest government statistics showed. The tally comes as the anti-immigration party Reform UK surged Thursday in local elections dominated by national issues including immigration. Home Office fi»»»
Immunologist Prof. Chorbanov: Hantavirus Risk Remains Largely Theoretical, with Low Chance of Large-scale Outbreak
The concern about hantavirus is mainly theoretical, but it should never be entirely ruled out. These kinds of rather exotic viruses, in terms of their global transmission patterns, do not pose a real threat because of the difficulty in how they are spread, said Prof. Andrey Chorbanov, head of the I»»»
Qatar Defense Ministry confirms drone attack on cargo vessel near Mesaieed Port
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Defense of the State of Qatar has confirmed that a commercial cargo vessel in the country's territorial waters — northeast of Mesaieed Port — coming from Abu Dhabi, was targeted by a drone on Sunday morning, May 10, 2026. It further added that the incident resulted in a»»»
Ukraine reports battlefield clashes, drone strikes despite ceasefire
May 10 : Ukrainian officials reported on Sunday Russian drone strikes and nearly 150 battlefield clashes over the past 24 hours despite a US-brokered ceasefire between Kyiv and Moscow. US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to a three-day ceasefire from May 9 »»»
Kuwait military says hostile drones detected in airspace
DUBAI: Kuwait's armed forces detected several hostile drones in Kuwaiti airspace early on Sunday and responded according to established procedures, defense ministry spokesperson Colonel Saud Abdulaziz Al-Atwan said.»»»
At least 9 killed as Israel pounds Lebanon despite truce
BEIRUT: Israel carried out strikes across Lebanon on Saturday, killing at least nine people in the south according to authorities, with raids also targeting a highway not far from Beirut outside of Hezbollah’s traditional strongholds. The fresh attacks were some of the most intense since the start »»»
Prime minister affirms Qatar’s support for Pakistani mediation efforts to end crisis through peaceful means
MIAMI: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a phone call with Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan HE Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. During the call, cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to support and»»»
Sisi, Macron Hold Strategic Talks amid Escalating Regional Crises
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and French President Emmanuel Macron held wide-range talks in Alexandria on Saturday focused on bilateral ties and mounting regional crises, as the two leaders inaugurated the new headquarters of Senghor University. Macron arrived in the Mediterranean city af»»»
Bulgarian Business and Policy Groups Launch “Budget for Growth” Initiative Amid Fiscal Concerns
The Institute for Market Economics (IME), the Bulgarian Entrepreneurial Association (BESCO), and the Active Policies civic organization have announced the launch of a joint campaign titled Budget for Growth. The initiative focuses on the quality of public finances and the role of the state budget a»»»
Thousands of flowers and trees reshape Dibba Al Hisn landscape
Sharjah: Dibba Al Hisn Municipality has planted more than 55,000 seedlings during the first four months of 2026 as part of its efforts to expand green spaces, strengthen environmental sustainability and enhance the aesthetic character of the city. The municipality said the agricultural and beautifi»»»
US War on Iran Now Disrupts Global Fertilizer and Metal Supply Chains
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The situation with Iran has led to problems with global sulfuric acid supplies, causing a sharp rise in its price, the Wall Street Journal reported. Sulfuric acid is used to create fertilizers, as well as to leach copper and other metals. Most of the acid is supplied from oil ref»»»
CBL source to Libya Herald: CBL moving towards ending cash collection of taxes and customs duties – moving solely to e-collections
A senior source within the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) revealed to yesterday that the decision to mandate commercial banks and the fintech company, Tadawul, to exempt the Tax Authority, the Customs Authority, and the Libyan Ports Company from fees / commissions for e-payment services via point-of-s»»»
Libyan United Airlines holds Cabin Crew Open Day in Tripoli - in anticipation of its launch on a yet unspecified date
The soon-to-be launched Libyan United Airlines (LUA) announced last Tuesday (5 May) that it had held a Cabin Crew Open Day in Tripoli the previous day at a leading Tripoli hotel. The LUA said the event was a great opportunity to meet ambitious young talents ready to take their first steps in aviati»»»
Why Mohamed bin Zayed prefers meeting people away from formalities
Abu Dhabi: Dr. Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has commended the leadership style of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, describing him as a leader who is closely connected to people through regular public engagement and direct interaction with citizen»»»
Ministry of Education to launch National Scientific Research and Innovation Exhibition on May 12
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE) announced the launch of the 18th National Scientific Research and Innovation Exhibition 2026, in partnership with the Qatar Research, Development and Innovation Council. The exhibition is scheduled to take place from May 12-14 at t»»»
Iran’s ‘Mosquito Fleet’ Turns the Persian Gulf Into a Nightmare for US Warships
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iranian authorities are using a so-called "mosquito fleet" of hundreds of boats to control the Strait of Hormuz, the Financial Times reported citing experts. According to the Financial Times, some of the boats are lightly armed, but others are equipped with short-range missiles. »»»
Israel Set Up Secret Base in Iraq to Launch Airstrikes Against Iran - Reports
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Israeli authorities have established a secret military base in the Iraqi desert to launch airstrikes against Iran, the Wall Street Journal claims citing sources, including US officials. According to sources, the Israeli army built a facility to house special forces, the base also»»»
Aramco CEO Warns 1 Billion Barrels Lost Will Slow Oil Market Recovery
The world has lost about 1 billion barrels of oil over the past two months and energy markets will take time to stabilize even if flows resume, Saudi Aramco’s CEO said on Sunday, as shipping disruptions choke traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. "Our objective is simple: keep energy flowing, »»»
Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill Three, Medics Say, Testing Fragile Ceasefire
Israeli strikes killed at least three Palestinians in Gaza on Sunday, including two members of the Hamas-run police force, health officials said, in violence that underscored the fragility of a US-brokered ceasefire. Medics said an air strike killed one person in the Maghazi refugee camp in the G»»»
Sofia Ready to Host Giro d’Italia, Says Mayor Terziev
Sofia is ready to host the Giro d’Italia cycling race, with the capital set to become part of the history of the prestigious competition before the eyes of hundreds of millions of viewers worldwide, Mayor Vassil Terziev said in a Facebook post on Sunday. On Sunday, Sofia hosts the finish of the Sta»»»
Indian film star sworn in as head of industrial hub Tamil Nadu
Chennai, India: Indian film star C. Joseph Vijay was sworn in as chief minister of Tamil Nadu state on Sunday after his new party brokered a coalition in the southern industrial hub. The swearing-in ceremony followed days of high drama in the state capital Chennai, where Vijay's fledgling Tamilaga »»»
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill three, medics say, testing fragile ceasefire
CAIRO: Israeli strikes killed at least three Palestinians in Gaza on Sunday, including two members of the Hamas-run police force, health officials said, in violence that underscored the fragility of a US-brokered ceasefire. Medics said an air strike killed one person in the Maghazi refugee camp in»»»
Al Manar correspondent: Israeli enemy targets Islamic Health Authority in the town of Qalawayh in the Bint Jbeil district - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al Manar correspondent: Israeli enemy targets Islamic Health Authority in the town of Qalawayh in the Bint Jbeil district 10-05-2026 10:20 »»»
Report: Efforts Underway to Bring Gaza Administration Committee into Strip Before Eid al-Adha
A well-informed Egyptian source told Asharq Al-Awsat on Saturday that mediators are working to bring members of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza into the enclave soon, with discussions proposing that the move take place before Eid al-Adha, which falls at the end of the month. “»»»
Slovakia is the cyberpunk of Europe
At 6:00 PM on May 8, 2026, the plane carrying Robert Fico, the Slovak Prime Minister and leader of the Direction – Social Democracy party (SMER-SD), landed in Moscow. This fact was covered in great detail by both Russian and European media, and for good reason. A week earlier, Lithuania and Poland »»»
Ras Al Khaimah Police seize 170 motorcycles in safety crackdown
Ras Al Khaimah: Ras Al Khaimah Police has seized 170 motorcycles as part of a traffic enforcement and awareness campaign aimed at improving road safety and reducing dangerous riding violations across the emirate. The campaign, launched by the Traffic and Patrols Department on April 10, focuses on e»»»
Prime Minister holds phone call with Pakistani countepart
Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a phone call with HE Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. During the call, they reviewed cooperation relations between the two countri»»»
Prime Minister meets US Secretary of State, US President's Special Envoy to Middle East
Miami: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met Sunday, May 10, 2026, with Secretary of State of the friendly United States of America HE Marco Rubio and Special Envoy of the US President to the Middle East HE Steve Witkoff. During th»»»
Pakistan fines foreign shipping company after finding crew with expired documents
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) said on Sunday that it had fined a foreign shipping company Rs500,000 [$1,793] after a Syrian crew member was found traveling on the vessel with an expired seaman’s book. According to Marine Traffic, a web-based platform and mobile app that p»»»
Ukraine Reports Battlefield Clashes, Drone Strikes Despite Ceasefire
Ukrainian officials reported on Sunday Russian drone strikes and nearly 150 battlefield clashes over the past 24 hours despite a US-brokered ceasefire between Kyiv and Moscow. US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to a three-day ceasefire from May 9 to May 11,»»»
Anniversary of Bulgarian Patriarchate’s Restoration Reflects Maturity of Bulgarian Orthodox Church - Patriarch Daniil
The significance of today’s celebration is great because it speaks to the maturity of the respective local church, Bulgarian Patriarch and Metropolitan of Sofia Daniil told BTA. Earlier in the day, he led a liturgy at the St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral marking the 73rd anniversary of the restoratio»»»
South Korean submarine crosses Pacific in bid for Canada deal - UPI.com
The Dosan Ahn Chang-ho's deployment is aimed at proving South Korea's submarine technology as Canada weighs a major procurement project Sailors aboard the ROKS Dosan Ahn Chang-ho, a 3,000-ton South Korean naval submarine, bid farewell to family members at a naval port in Changwon, South Gyeongsang »»»
Boeing: Building a Strategic Partnership to Cement Saudi Arabia as a Global Aviation, Tourism Hub
Boeing is seeking to strengthen its presence in Saudi Arabia, citing significant opportunities to support its regional expansion and stressing that cooperation has evolved beyond aircraft sales into a long-term partnership aimed at transforming the Kingdom into a global aviation and tourism hub. Om»»»
13 migrants found squashed into cars at border
Two people have been arrested in the northeastern Evros region on suspicion of belonging to smuggling rings that picked up migrants who had illegally crossed the land border with Turkey and drove them west towards Thessaloniki, authorities said Sunday. A police statement said the two separate arres»»»
Syrian gold prices unchanged over weekend trading
Damacs, May 10 (SANA) Gold prices in the Syrian market remained stable on Saturday, with 21-karat gold holding at the same level recorded on Thursday. According to the latest bulletin issued by the Syrian General Authority for Precious Metals, the selling price of 21-karat gold was set at 17,550 Sy»»»
Abu Dhabi Police expands AI-driven policing solutions
Abu Dhabi Police has organised a specialised workshop on artificial intelligence as part of efforts to strengthen future readiness and expand the use of advanced technologies in policing operations. The workshop, titled “AI Agent for Future Readiness”, was organised by the Strategy and Future Depar»»»